Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
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Jonathan Lines

Portland,OR

Summary

Mission driven individual with a recognized persuasive style looking to leverage his non- profit higher ed and corporate experience into a Director of Development role in Health Care Skilled in business strategy with expertise in stakeholder management, a clear and concise communication style and naturally gifted at building authentic long-term relationships

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Gifts Officer

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
11.2022 - Current

· Manage MG portfolio from pipeline created in my prior role.

· Partner with Director of Advancement in building case for support of Capital Project to secure $10M.

· Build Scale of Gifts and defined priority asks from high

net worth donors for project.

· Populate virtual and develop in person events with high-net-worth donors to secure funding for capital project.

· Write and present customized proposals and MOU’s for

both capital gifts and endowed scholarships.

· Secured over $600K in FY24 in pledged gifts and in hand

cash for capital project.

Gift Officer

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
11.2020 - 11.2022

· Manage portfolio of 150 leadership donors ($1000+) with emphasis on cultivating future major gift prospects.

· Research, identify, cultivate and steward donors with focus on individual solicitation strategy for top 25 donors.

· In FY22 secured 20 leadership gifts and 2 major gifts ($25,000+) while establishing relationships with lapsed and new high net worth donors on west coast.

· On point to lead Annual Fundl for the Athletic Department surpassing 2021 donor and revenue totals by 20% and 30% respectively.

· Knowledgeable and comfortable explaining and presenting planned giving vehicles.

Proficient in using Blackbaud Raisers Edge software

Director Licensed Apparel and Headwear

Adidas
Portland, OR
06.2017 - 06.2020

· Lead integration of $100M licensed NCAA, NHL & MLS product creation function into adidas brand organization, hiring talent, defining calendar, range size and business metrics.

· Leveraged NCAA partnerships thru licensed creation to amplify horizontal brand stories around Sustainability (Parley), Franchises (Z.N.E) and Inclusive sizing, ensuring aligned rollout with the brand across North America.

· Collaborated with cross functional stakeholders on business strategy presenting consumer insights, competitive analysis, product priorities and financial goals at key meetings.

· Responsible for clear, concise, and persuasive written briefs used by internal teams to build products.

Director Events & Partnerships

Reebok
Canton, MA
01.2015 - 12.2016

· Directed product strategy to service events for Reebok partner brands the Ultimate Fighting Championship and CrossFit, defining merchandising assortment and manufacturing model based on event location.

· Surpassed net sales target of $2M and drove 300bps margin growth in FY16.

· Built relationships with key stakeholders at CrossFit to gain product approval and negotiated product offering based on athlete input and contractual obligations.

Director ECommerce

Reebok
Canton, MA
12.2010 - 12.2014

· Responsible for business strategy and integration of the CrossFit Online Store into Reebok landscape. Defined business model and KPI's for success. Led start up team to establish new platform and back-end distribution for the site.

· Directed paid search, SEO, social and email capture to ensure the CrossFit Store connected with the CrossFit community.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
05.1987

Skills

Major Gift Development

Major Gift Solicitation

Proposals and Appeals

Relationship Management

Account Management

Business Planning

Financial Analysis

Partnership Development

Event Management

Accomplishments

  • Plymouth State University Alumni Association - 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

Volunteer Experience

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

Meals On Wheels, Lake Oswego, OR / Mar 2022 - Present

Responsible for Fund Raising Strategy with local business partners.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Major Gifts Officer

Plymouth State University
11.2022 - Current

Gift Officer

Plymouth State University
11.2020 - 11.2022

Director Licensed Apparel and Headwear

Adidas
06.2017 - 06.2020

Director Events & Partnerships

Reebok
01.2015 - 12.2016

Director ECommerce

Reebok
12.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Plymouth State University
Jonathan Lines